Pershing's aides included Colonel James Collins, who enjoyed a close relationship with the general dating from their service in Mexico, while Colonel Carl Boyd, a fluent French speaker, was crucial as an interpreter during meetings with French generals and politicians.

潘兴的助手包括詹姆斯·柯林斯上校，他在墨西哥服役时就与将军关系密切，而卡尔·博伊德上校能说一口流利的法语，在与法国将军和政界人士会面时担任翻译， 发挥着至关重要的作用。